Scabrous Definition & Meaning
scabrous
- adjective
- rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
- dealing with salacious or indecent material; "a scabrous novel"
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- What does scabrous mean?
- rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf dealing with salacious or indecent material; "a scabrous novel"
- What part of speech is scabrous?
- Scabrous is an adjective.
- How many definitions does scabrous have?
- Scabrous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).